“If you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything” – Peter Marshall I’ve always admired remarkable orators. When I watch some of the greatest speeches from history, such as Blood, Toil and Tears by Winston Churchill, I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr., and On the Pulse of Morning by Maya Angelou,…

“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Tony Robbins Life is the sum total of a series of decisions, small and significant. But even decisions that are typically seen as inconsequential, such as the kind of drink that you order at Starbucks, can be a training ground for your…

“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen. I reply that it begins in your own community.” – Kofi Annan Having grown up in a country considered to be a crossroad for different nationalities and cultures, the notion of globalization seems natural to me. My identity isn’t tethered to…

“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, asking yourself soul-searching questions like, “What the heck am I doing with my life?” or “Am I following a path that will allow me to live up to my potential?” If you’ve experienced this…

“Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it.” – Unknown I could feel a buzz in the air at the ceremony that morning. I nervously straightened out my skirt as I waited in anticipation for my name to be announced by the chirpy-voiced host. After what…

“There is an anti-aging possibility, but it has to come from within.” – Susan Anton Have you ever been in the presence of an elderly person who naturally radiates poise and grace, has a twinkle in their eyes, and a smile that warms your heart? My maternal grandmother is a person like that. She…

“Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama The lights dimmed as a group of children were ushered onto the stage. An audience of approximately 31 million tuned in from around the world to bid farewell to arguably one of the greatest, and…

“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer Traveling is without a doubt one of the most effective sources of experiential learning. Breaking away from your daily routine to venture out into the wild to meet new people, see new sights, and try out foods and activities in…

“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” – Leonardo Da Vinci Have you ever had those moments in your life when something totally unexpected happened by pure chance and it left you feeling completely bewildered? The odds of something like that happening could have been very low or even next to…

“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.” – W. Somerset Maugham Close your eyes for a minute and remember one of your favorite family traditions that you grew up with. Picture yourself immersed in the traditional practice along with your loved ones. Notice all the colors, textures, smells and sounds around you. Now focus…